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Gaelscoil Riada is participating in An Taisce’s Green Schools Programme and is working on getting a second green flag for the school. The theme for the second green flag is Energy.

Below are some useful tips for parents on how to conserve energy.

A questionnaire about energy consumption has been distributed to each family today. We would be very grateful if you could complete the questionnaire and return to the class teacher before Friday 13th March.

Turn off appliances when they are not in use. Do not leave them on standby. Standby can use up to 20% on some inefficient appliances.

Buy A rated appliances for your Home. This can be a huge saving of €150 annually on your electricity bill.

Turn down your heating – by even 1 degree Celsius and it will save you up to €150 per year of your money. A 10% percent saving.

Buy energy efficient light bulbs (CFLs) instead of traditional bulbs – they use 1/5th energy and last up to 10 times as long. They will pay for themselves in under a year and from then on they are saving you on your electricity bill

Attic Insulate – insulating your attic will keep the heat in your home for longer and pay for itself in 2-3 years.

Fit a lagging jacket – lagging your hot water tank will keep the water hotter for longer and will have paid for itself in a few months.

Don’t overfill your kettle – boil only as much water as you need.

Walk or cycle to work instead of driving – it costs nothing and it’s healthy for you.

Use the clothesline when possible – Tumble dryers use a lot of energy.

Buy Local Produce – A considerable amount of energy is consumed transporting produce around the globe, reduce this by sourcing food form a local farmers market and also help the local economy.

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Ttips to help you reduce, reuse and recycle.

1.Don’t forget your reusable bag when shopping.

2. Plan your meals and make a shopping list. Remember to check what items you already have in before leaving the house.

3. Use serving bowls at mealtimes, this is a great way to reduce food waste all year round.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade dressing up in green and providing tea/coffee in paper recyclable cups. Lá Fhéile Pádraig

Our aim is to apply for the green schools award next year. In the meantime, there is lots of work to be done and you can help us by staying green!!
Keep an eye out for our green messages!!Is í aidhm na scoile a chur isteach ar an mbrat glas an bliain seo chugainn, Idir an dhá linn tá neart obair le déanamh agus is feidir libh ar fad bhur tacaíocht a thabhairt dúinn- Fanaigí uaine!!Beidh teachtaireachtaí glasa le feiceáil gach mí, mar sin coimeaid súil ar an tsuíomh idirlíon!!